John Elkann promotes Ferrari and looks forward to the future with enthusiasm
John Elkann promotes Ferrari and looks forward to the future
A week after the end of the F1 sports season, è it is time to take stock at Ferrari, which despite the failure to win a world title between F1 and WEC can nevertheless console itself with the triumph in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the Hypecar premier class and the five overall successes achieved by Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc including Monza and Monte Carlo. Through a lengthy statement read in front of the press, Cavallino Rampante president John Elkann analyzed with an open heart the just concluded sports season.
"The season è was a positive one, thanks to our teams who did their utmost to honor the racing spirit of Ferrari. The victories in iconic races in both WEC and F1 will remain memorable. I will never forget Sunday, September 1, 2024, a special day when we won in both Austin and Monza. We were confirmed winners at the 24 Hours of Le Mans for the second year in a row. It's been an incredible moment of joy. The 296 GT also brought us a lot of satisfaction, starting with the 24 Hours of Daytona, while the 296 Challenge garnered wide acclaim among our customers in the year in its debut" began the president of the Cavallino Rampante.
"In F1 we were fighting for the constructors’ title until the very last. In the 95th anniversary year of the founding of Scuderia Ferrari, we won the Monaco GP with Charles Leclerc, who then gave us successes in Monza and Austin. Due credit must also be given to Sainz, who triumphed in Australia and Mexico, thus crowning his journey in this team. I would like to deeply thank Carlos for the enthusiasm and talenyo he has shown in these four years together" added Exor's CEO.
"In Ferrari we are constantly oriented to the future. That is whyé I am not in the skin for the many projects we will have next year: the first electric Ferrari, a Formula 1 team that will welcome new talent and a new pair of dream drivers like Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton" concluded John Elkann.